Kim Cypher announces live album and returns to Ronnie Scott’s in July 2025.
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Saxophonist, vocalist & composer Kim Cypher announces her live album ‘LIVE and Smiling’ set for release on July 11th and new single ‘On My Own Again’ on July 26th, plus a series of UK live shows.
We have received the following press release;
KIM CYPHER ANNOUNCES LIVE ALBUM AND NEW ORIGINAL SINGLE, DUE FOR RELEASE IN JULY, TOGETHER WITH A RETURN PERFORMANCE AT RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ CLUB ON SUNDAY JULY 13TH
UK saxophonist, vocalist and composer Kim Cypher announces her live album ‘LIVE and Smiling’ set for release on July 11th and new original single ‘On My Own Again’ on July 26th, plus a return date at Ronnie Scott’s (following her sellout performances in 2021 and 2024), and a host of other shows taking place across the UK in 2025.
The first track from the album, an energetic take on the classic ‘Feeling Good’, is available now – watch the video HERE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa_XJXCKVMA
Tickets for Ronnie Scott’s on sale now HERE
https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/find-a-show/kim-cypher
Following huge success as the first ever homegrown artist to play the Cheltenham Jazz Festival’s main Jazz Arena on May 5th (the closing night of the festival), with special guest Ashley Slater (Loose Tubes, Carla Bley, Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim), Kim is now set to release a live album ‘LIVE and Smiling’ and a new original single ‘On My Own Again’ - two hugely contrasting projects reflecting different angles of life, particularly working in the music industry.
“An ASTOUNDING performance at Cheltenham Jazz Festival”
Paul Baker – Mayor of Cheltenham
“You blew the roof off the Jazz Arena!”
Spencer Evans – Cheltenham Jazz
The ‘LIVE and Smiling’ album is a joyful collection of vibrant tracks, including originals and some well-known classics and funky grooves. It was recorded earlier this year at Peggy’s Skylight in Nottingham as part of two sellout shows from Kim’s ongoing ‘Catching Moments’ tour plus tracks recorded at her recent Cheltenham Jazz Festival performance. The album is an eclectic mix of jazz, Latin, blues, reggae, swing and funk, capturing the positive energy, good vibes and special moments shared together through music and audience connection, something which Kim is renowned for.
“Thank you for bringing such joy to Radio 4!”
Anita Rani – BBC 4
The live album represents the ‘visible’ side of the music industry – the live show. It also encapsulates the feelings of euphoria and camaraderie between your musical family on stage and the beautiful moments exchanged with an audience.
‘LIVE and Smiling’ boasts a star-studded lineup:
CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL TRACKS
Kim Cypher – Tenor and Alto Saxophones
Ashley Slater – Trombone
Chris Santo Cobbson – Guitar
Alex Steele – Piano
Rob Rickenberg – Bass
Mike Cypher – Drums
PEGGY’S SKYLIGHT TRACKS
Kim Cypher – Tenor and Alto Saxophones and Vocals
Chris Santo Cobbson – Guitar
Richard Hughes – Piano
Mike Green – Bass
Mike Cypher – Drums
“Kim Cypher is a rare musical treasure”
David Freeman – Jazz FM
By contrast, the new original single ‘On My Own Again’ represents a side of the music industry which is not ‘visible’ - behind the scenes and in the artist’s own personal space. The soulful track and heartfelt lyrics are a poignant expression and reflection on the feeling of isolation in a tough world dominated by social media and constant scrutiny. When you are alone in a moment of contemplation, your mind can take over, distort reality and fill you with feelings of self-doubt and introversion.
This powerful, evocative original song has a blues/rock influence and is dominated by some signature raspy tenor saxophone playing by Kim throughout. It should also be mentioned that the track features a notable guitar solo by Clem Clempson.
“Hats off to a true heart and soul performer”
Pee Wee Ellis
The track was recorded at Temple Music Studios, following in the footsteps of one of Kim’s saxophone heroes, the late Barbara Thompson MBE, with the band personnel specifically chosen following Kim’s performance with members of Paraphernalia and Colosseum at the Barbara Thompson Memorial Concert at Union Chapel, London in 2023:
Kim Cypher – Vocals and Tenor Saxophone
Clem Clempson – Guitar
Pete Lemer – Hammond Organ and Fender Rhodes
Phil Mulford – Bass
Mike Cypher – Drums
These two contrasting projects, both released on Mean Reedz Records, represent the constant see-sawing and ups and downs of life…when two worlds collide! They are further examples of Kim’s continued devotion to celebrating creativity, working with a wide range of musicians and her unique diversity as an artist, composer, lyricist and producer.
“Always innovative and surprising”
Jazz Views
Kim returns to Ronnie Scott’s by popular demand on Sunday 13th July. Having fulfilled her lifelong dream to perform at this world-renowned jazz club back in 2021, and then again in 2024, Kim keeps the dream alive by returning for her third performance in July. Tickets are on sale now HERE
Having also now fulfilled her dream to be the first Cheltenham artist to perform in her hometown Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Kim is certainly living up to her reputation as a highly driven, passionate, determined and leading figure in UK contemporary jazz.
Some other notable UK 2025 tour dates;
Highworth Jazz Festival – 31st May
Dunkerton’s Jazz Sessions with Kim Cypher – 5th June and the first Thursday EVERY month
Gloucester Docks Warehouse Four – 18th June
Ronnie Scott’s – 13th July
Tetbury Goods Shed – 26th July
Ross on Wye Corn Exchange – 9th Oct
Pizza Express Soho – 10th Nov